WELCOME TO COLOMBIA

WELCOME TO COLOMBIA

Welcome to Colombia, a tropical country of incredible diversity and charm. Its varied geography, its history full of mystery and adventure, its people and cultures have fascinated the world for centuries.
Famous for its excellent coffee and the purity of its emeralds, Colombia is also the land of the legend of El Dorado and the magical world of Macondo.
If you still do not know, I invite you to visit my blog, to realize all you've been missing. Coming to Colombia is to discover a new world.

CARNIVAL OF BARRANQUILLA ORIGIN AND HISTORY

CARNIVAL OF BARRANQUILLA ORIGIN AND HISTORY

The Carnival of Barranquilla has its remote origin in the Carnival came to America from Spain. Hence its spirit of renewal and change similar to that inspired this holiday in Europe.
The first carnival held in the city is lost in history more than a century ago, when Ottawa was a small town. However, various stories have circulated regarding how the people celebrated the Barranquilla Carnival, its always so naive, funny, playful and above all healthy, have allowed the retention of a tradition that goes back three centuries.
The Carnival festivities, of European origin, were introduced to America by the Spanish and Portuguese. The history of Barranquilla are coming in the celebration that took place in Cartagena de Indias, in colonial times, as party slaves appeared around that time blacks in the streets with typical instruments and special costumes, dancing and singing.
The traditional novena of La Candelaria, in Cartagena de Indias, framed in sumptuous dances in the eighteenth century a holiday granted to blacks brought from Africa muzzles. These parties are the main source of Barranquilla Carnival dances.

THE HISTORY OF TOURISM IN COLOMBIA

THE HISTORY OF TOURISM IN COLOMBIA

The history of tourism in Colombia dates back to June 17, 1954 with the formal creation of the Colombian Association of Hotels (ACOTEL) in Barranquilla was managed primarily by John Sutherland, then Tequendama Hotel Manager. On October 25, 1955 formed the Association of International Airlines in Colombia (Alaico) in Bogota. On 24 October 1957 the government created the Empresa Colombiana de Turismo by Decree 0272. While restaurants are agremiaron in the Colombian Association of Great Restaurants (ACOGRAN). In 1959, the mayor of Bogotá created the Institute of Culture and Tourism of Bogotá.
In December 1963 he opened the first resort hotel in Santa Marta, Hotel Irotama and in 1964 created the first hotel chain in Colombia, the Foundation Hotels Ltd.

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TRAVEL BOGOTÁ

The International is an industry that revolves around Tequendama Intercontinental Hotel. In its vicinity are:
- The Plaza de Toros La Santa Maria
- The Museum of Modern Art (MAM)
- The National Museum
- The Planetarium, and in turn lowers the Museum of Bogotá.
- The Church of San Diego, displays of colonial architecture.
An overview of many of the city can be achieved from the viewpoint of Colpatria Tower, the tallest building in the city. Opening to the public on weekends.

AMAZONAS

The Colombian Amazon is an amazing destination for tourists looking to have extreme contact with nature and learn about some of the most representative national cultures.
This wonderful habitat hosts many species of wildlife than any other ecosystem in the world and is an amazing place not only for the cultural diversity of its indigenous peoples, but for the life that originates and thrives on the many banks of the Amazon , the largest river, wide and deep the world.
This destination is conducive to enjoy an incredible journey, climbing trees 35 meters high, glide between the branches on a tour of over eighty feet to feel the force of nature, spending the night in the top of a Ceiba and listen the voice of the jungle and their deepest secrets to the moonlight.

SAN ANDRÉS

At 700 kilometers from the Colombian mainland is the island of San Andres, a little paradise in which the influences of English, Spanish, pirates and privateers were mixed to yield a rich culture that moves to the sound of reggae. It is a perfect destination to enjoy the beach, water sports, diving and ecotourism.